Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do

Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
Studio album by
Relient K
ReleasedMarch 11, 2003
Recorded2002
StudioYellow Studios
Genre
Length59:34
LabelGotee
Producer
Relient K chronology
Employee of the Month EP
(2002) 		Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
(2003) 		The Vinyl Countdown
(2003)
Singles from Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do
  1. "Getting Into You"
    Released: 2003
  2. "I Am Understood"
    Released: 2003
  3. "Chap Stick, Chapped Lips & Things Like Chemistry"
    Released: 2003
  4. "Falling Out"
    Released: 2003
  5. "Forward Motion"
    Released: 2003
Alternative covers
The four original covers of the album
Alternative cover
Vinyl exclusive cover
Alternative cover
Gold Edition slip cover

Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do (often called Two Lefts) is the third full-length studio album released by Christian rock band Relient K. Released on March 11, 2003, the album peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard 200. It was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Gospel Album in 2004.

Background and recording

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Following the release of their critically acclaim second studio album The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek in 2001,[2] the group headed to Yellow Studios in Canton, Ohio, to record their third studio album.[3] They worked with Mark Lee Townsend, who produced the album, along with Matthew Thiessen.[3] Randy Leroy mastered the album at Final Stage Mastering and was mixed by F. Reid Shippen at Recording Arts in Nashville.[3]

Release

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The album was initially released with four different covers, each one depicting a separate car wreck. In November 2003, a reissued edition of the album was released, with its cover art depicting all four cars in a junkyard.[3] It was also released as a combo pack with Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand.

A Gold Edition of the album was released on October 31, 2006. The idea for a Gold Edition of this album came from Gotee Records, who also released a Gold Edition of The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek on the same day. The Gold Edition of this album has remixed and remastered sound similar to Mmhmm (the album was remixed by the same people who mixed Mmhmm) and it is also enhanced with a music video for the song "Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry".[4]

Singles

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The group released a double CD single "Getting Into You / I Am Understood?" in 2003.[5] Both were serviced to Christian radio with the former peaking at number 25 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart,[6] while the latter peaked at number six on the US Christian Rock Songs chart.[7] "Chap Stick, Chapped Lips & Things Like Chemistry" was released as the album's third single.[8] Another double CD single was released later in the year, "Falling Out / Forward Motion".[9] The latter song reached number three on the US Christian Rock Songs chart.[10]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[11]
Cross Rhythms[12]
Jesus Freak Hideout[13]
Melodic[14]

The album was met with positive reviews from music critics. Steve Losey of AllMusic praised the album who said it "may be the crossover vehicle that launches the band into the stratosphere," describing the record as "very strong." He said that the group establishes themselves as "the rulers of the punk kingdom," particularly noting that "'Forward Motion' is punk passion, where most bands would blow through this guitar-charged cut, Relient K pulls back the throttle, as a well-delivered piano brings the song to an eloquent close."[11] Peter Ould of Cross Rhythms stated, "Special K? The Relients are serial thrillers and should be your breakfast listening this morning without fail."[12]

John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout complimented the "versatility of Relient's songwriting allows them to write hilarious tongue-in-cheek fun tunes like 'Mood Rings' while penning more serious worshipful ones like 'Getting Into You' and the renowned 'For the Moment I Feel Faint'."[13] He also added that the album "is a step in the right direction for the RK boys and a worthy third chapter in their musical anthology."[13] However, a negative review came from Kaj Roth of Melodic who stated, "It goes in one ear and out the other without any bigger reflection on how the music is" and told listeners to "spend your money on something else." Despite the negative review, he felt that the song "Falling Out" was "ok."[14]

The album was nominated for Best Rock Gospel Album at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, but the award that year ended up being won by Worldwide by Audio Adrenaline.[15] The album won a GMA Dove Award for Modern Rock Album of the Year.[16]

Commercial performance

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Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do debuted at number 38 on the Billboard 200,[17] as well as number two on the US Top Christian Albums chart.[18] It was certified Gold on March 21, 2005, by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000 units.[19] As of 2007, the album has sold 518,000 copies in the United States.[20]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Matt Thiessen.

No.TitleLength
1."Chap Stick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry"3:10
2."Mood Rings"3:18
3."Falling Out"3:51
4."Forward Motion"3:57
5."In Love with the 80's (Pink Tux to the Prom)"3:08
6."College Kids"3:27
7."Trademark"3:54
8."Hoopes I Did It Again"3:12
9."Over Thinking"4:08
10."I Am Understood?"4:23
11."Getting Into You"3:24
12."Kids on the Street"0:26
13."Gibberish"1:45
14."From End to End"4:37
15."Jefferson Aero Plane" (includes hidden track "Silly Shoes")12:52
Total length:59:34

Personnel

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Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[3]

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Sharp, Tyler (June 6, 2016). "10 pop-punk albums from 2003 still better than pop punk today". Alternative Press. Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "'Two Lefts Don't Make A Right... But Three Do' debuted at 38 in The Billboard 200 for Relient K". Cross Rhythms. May 1, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e Two Lefts Don't Make A Right ... But Three Do (Reissue) (booklet). Relient K. Gotee Records. 2003. GTD2890R.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ Two Lefts Don't Make A Right ...But Three Do (Gold Edition) (booklet). Relient K. Gotee Records. 2006. GTD71751.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Getting Into You/I Am Understood (CD liner notes). Relient K. Gotee. 2003. DPRO0109.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. ^ "Relient K Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "April 25, 2003" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  8. ^ Chap Stick, Chapped Lips & Things Like Chemistry (CD liner notes). Relient K. Gotee Records. 2003. DPRO0139.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Falling Out/Forward Motion (CD liner notes). Relient K. Gotee Records. 2003. DPRO0152.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  10. ^ "May 2, 2008" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do at AllMusic
  12. ^ a b Peter Ould (May 1, 2003). "Review: Two Lefts Don't Make A Right... But Three Do - Relient K". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  13. ^ a b c John DiBiase (March 15, 2003). "Relient K, "Two Lefts Don't Make A Right... But Three Do" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  14. ^ a b Roth, Kaj (April 28, 2003). "Relient K - Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do". Melodic. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  15. ^ "Complete list of 46th annual Grammy winners and nominees". Chicago Tribune. December 4, 2003. Archived from the original on January 20, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  16. ^ "Dove Award Recipients for 2004". Gospel Music Association. Archived from the original on October 20, 2006. Retrieved February 21, 2007.
  17. ^ "Billboard 200: Week of March 29, 2003". Billboard. March 29, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  18. ^ "Top Christian Albums: Week of March 29, 2003". Billboard. March 29, 2003. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  19. ^ a b "American album certifications – Relient K – Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  20. ^ "Relient K draws fans in Christian, mainstream markets - Yahoo! Australia & NZ Music News". Archived from the original on July 15, 2007. Retrieved October 4, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  21. ^ "Relient K Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  22. ^ "Relient K Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  23. ^ "Top Contemporary Christian Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 20, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  24. ^ "Top Contemporary Christian Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 20, 2011. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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